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T&B Tube relocates from Illinois to Gary By J. Coyden Palmer For the second time in the past year, a business from Illinois is packing up and moving to Gary permanently. During a press conference at City Hall on April 1, Jack Jones, president of T&B Tube, announced he will be bringing his familyowned business to Gary’s 1st District later this year. The business, which makes steel tubes, will also be looking to hire 80-120 residents over the next few years. The move makes sense for the company financially and logistically. “We have simply run out of space at our current location and in order to grow our business, we needed the space financial incentives Gary offered,” Jones said. Currently, T&B is operating in a facility that is 89,000 square feet. The property they are moving into will have 200,000 square feet. Jones said many of his employees already live in Northwest Indiana, so this will lessen their commute, thus, leading to better production. “The people we will be looking to hire need only to have a good work attitude, an ability to learn and be able to come to work every day,” Jones said. “We will teach them everything they need to know. Our positions on average will pay about $15 an hour.” Bo Kemp, executive director of the city’s economic development committee, said

AT A RECENT press conference welcoming T&B Tube Company, Inc. to Gary, Indiana is (l-r) Gary Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Bo Kemp, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, entertain media questions. while there are tax incentives being offered to the company, he is ensuring residents that the city is not selling itself short. The tax incentives will be about $2 million over the course of ten years. Kemp said residents need to look at it like this: “We will now be getting tax money from a building that was currently being unused, thus, we were getting no business taxes at

JACK JONES, PRESIDENT of T&B Tube, announced he will be bringing his family-owned business to Gary’s 1st District later this year. The business, which makes steel tubes, will also be looking to hire 80-120 residents over the next few years. all,” Kemp said. “We need the tax revenue, and we need to be able to continue to attract businesses that want to hire our workers and do business with our residents and other local businesses.” Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson smiled when asked by the Crusader about stealing

a business from neighboring Illinois. Earlier this week, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel made a public invitation to all Indiana businesses to move to Chicago in light of the controversial religious freedom (Continued on page 5)

Residents provide input on Choice Neighborhood By David Denson Residents of the Glen Park and Colonial Garden communities were given an opportunity to voice concerns and raise questions regarding the fate of their respective communities during a forum held Monday, March 30 at Ivy Tech Community College. In 2014, the City of Gary, Legacy Foundation and the Gary Economic Development Commission were awarded a planning grant for the University Park East neighborhood and the 78 scattered site public housing units (Colonial Gardens #1 and #2) owned and managed by the Gary Housing Authority located within the neighborhood. “This is a very stakeholder driven process. We want your feedback, you’re going to tell us what you want to see as opposed to saying what to do,” said Deidra Campbell, City of Gary Department of Commerce Director. The $500,000 grant provides a two(Continued on page 11)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Wirt-Emerson and West Side surpass state’s average graduation rate (See Story on page 3 )

MAYOR KAREN FREEMAN-WILSON reviews information presented during the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative forum held Monday, March 30 at Ivy Tech College. Joining Freeman-Wilson is l-r: Ronier Scott, Sixth District Councilman; Alonzo Daniels; Mike Brown, Lake County Clerk; Linda Barnes-Caldwell, Fifth District Councilwoman and Kelly Aone, Legacy Foundation. (Photo by Ted Brown)

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NEWS

Clean-Up Committee continues long after TV report By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray When ABC News Anchor Peter Jennings did a television series entitled “In Search of America” a few years ago he came to Gary, Indiana and reported to the nation how horrible the city looked. This did not sit well with City Councilman-at-Large Roy Pratt and he knew he needed to do something about how Jennings portrayed the city. He put together a group and they formed The Gary Community Clean-Up Committee in 2003. Quite a few citizens came out to be a part of the committee. They were all in agreement that they needed to correct the impression Jennings revealed about the city and do something about it. Pratt became the chairman of the committee and Frances Bush the cochair. Even before Councilmanat-Large Ron Brewer was on the council he too was a member of the committee. Bush said the group’s first cleaning project was the exits and entry points of the city. They started with Grant Street’s highway 80/94 area and Broadway. The

THE MAYOR OF GARY, Karen Freeman-Wilson, joins other volunteers as they work to keep the city clean in conjunction with the city’s General Services Department.

group collected as much trash as they could possibly gather and the city’s General Services Department would pick up the piles of debris they made. Bush said, “We did this once a year, always on weekends from 8 a.m. to noon. It would look very good once we completed the task, but in time the debris was there

again.” After a while, Bush said the committee decided to handle their project in a different manner. She said they decided to clean once a month and that went on for a while. “Then we decided we would take on one district per month starting with the 1st District usually in the month of

AFTER A 2003 television report described Gary as visually unappealing, volunteers have worked to improve the city’s appearance. May,” she said. They also asked the City Council members of each district to help them when they were in their area and invite the citizens of the district to help as well. Bush said that too worked out very well in cleaning up. She said, “All of the councilpersons were involved and made sure the citizens in their ar-

eas pitched in as well.” The committee meets once a month on the 3rd Thursday of each month at City Hall. Councilman Brewer said, “I became a member of the committee because I wanted to make a difference and ever since I’ve seen a big difference in the way the city looks.”

Gary will share in $5 million Knight Cities Challenge awards Thirty-two innovative projects will share $5 million as winners of the first Knight Cities Challenge – one of the winners is in Gary. An initiative of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the challenge attracted more than 7,000 ideas to make the 26 communities where Knight invests more vibrant places to live and work. It asked innovators of all kinds to answer the question: What’s your best idea to make cities more successful? The 32 winners proposed a host of ideas, from training a new community of Detroit rehabbers who will cooperate to combat blight and reactivate vacant buildings, to creating a subscription service that celebrates Akron with a monthly boxed selection of local goods and experiences, from mobilizing city leaders to hold monthly ceremonies for St. Paul newcomers where they are presented with a warm winter hat, to fostering conversation among strangers by installing Charlotte’s signature porch swings in public spaces. “Not only did the Knight Cities Challenge uncover a wealth of new ideas to make our cities more successful, it will help strengthen a network of civic innovators who are taking hold of the future of their cities,” said Carol Coletta, Knight Foundation vice president for community and national initiatives. 2

where Knight invests and (2) the idea should focus on one or more of three drivers of city success: talent, opportunity or engagement. The challenge launched in October 2014. Finalists were announced in January. The challenge will reopen for submissions in fall 2015. For more on the Knight Cities Challenge, visit knightcities.org. Connect on the Knight Cities Challenge via @knightfdn and #knightcities on Twitter.

REBUILD FOUNDATION WAS awarded $650,000 in the Knight Cities Challenge for their ArtHouse: A Social Kitchen. The City of Gary proposes to transform a vacant building into a cultural hub that showcases visual and culinary arts. Partnering with artist Theaster Gates, the City will use this public space as a catalyst to develop a cultural district and promote urban revitalization. “These important connections will help create a pipeline for new approaches to city transformation and spark the type of collaboration vital to growing and spreading good ideas.” All the winning projects focus on at least one of three drivers of city success: (1) Talent: Ideas that help cities attract and keep the best and brightest; (2) Opportunity: Ideas that create economic prospects and break down divides; (3) Engagement: Ideas that spur connection and civic involvement. Winning projects are based in 12

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of the 26 communities where Knight invests, including: Akron, Ohio; Bradenton, Fla.; Charlotte, N.C.; Columbus, Ga.; Detroit, MI.; Gary, Ind.; Lexington, Ky.; Macon, Ga.; Miami; Philadelphia; St. Paul, Minn.; and San Jose, Calif. Two projects focus on multiple Knight communities. The Gary winner and award amount is $650,000 by Rebuild Foundation for the ArtHouse: A Social Kitchen submitted by Lori Berko. The plan repurposes a vacant space in downtown Gary into a culinary incubator and café

designed to reinvigorate the downtown while creating jobs and opportunities for residents. The recent award of $650,000 in Knight Cities Challenges grants brings the total amount the Knight Foundation has invested in Gary to $4,306,064 since 2008. Open to any individual, business, government or nonprofit, the Knight Cities Challenge has just two rules: (1) A submission may come from anywhere, but the project must take place in or benefit one or more of the 26 communities

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2015 Knight Cities Challenge Winner Gary ArtHouse: A Social Kitchen, $650,000 by Rebuild Foundation (submitted by Lori Berko): Repurposing a vacant space in downtown Gary as a culinary incubator and café designed to reinvigorate downtown while creating jobs and opportunities for residents. About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. We believe that democracy thrives when people and communities are informed and engaged. For more information, visit: knightfoundation.org. www.garycrusader.com

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NEWS

Wirt-Emerson and West Side surpass state’s graduation rate By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray In Lake County, 13 of 21 traditional high schools surpassed the state graduation rate of 89.8 percent. Surprisingly there are two schools in Gary that exceeded the state’s rate during the 2013-14 school year. They are Wirt-Emerson Visual and Performing Arts with a graduation rate of 100% and West Side Leadership Academy with 92%. Dr. Cheryl L. Pruitt, Superintendent of Schools credits Wirt-Emerson’s perfect graduation rate from its highly qualified educators, who she says take care in preparing their students for the future. Dr. Pruitt said, “It goes without saying that we are very proud of Wirt-Emerson’s accomplishment. It’s one of the only schools of its kind in Northern Indiana and they have been recognized by US News & World Report as one of the best high schools in the nation.” Dr. Adrian Richie, Jr., principal of Wirt-Emerson said this was very, very rare for the school to have a graduation rate of 100 percent. He said for this to happen everything had to fall into place, the students had to be focused and

NOT ONLY DID 100% of the Wirt-Emerson Visual and Performing Arts students for the 2014 school year graduate, but some of the students like the young lady performing a musical presentation during the graduation ceremony received art certifications. had to understand what they were up against. He said, “We were very fortunate to have students that understood this. When they reach the high school ranks they tend to become very focused on graduating on time. In addition to the state required degrees they also got out of

WEST SIDE LEADERSHIP Academy’s class of 2014 prepare to graduate with 92% of their classmates during their ceremony. here with an art certification. That class really put it together.” Dr. Richie said this is a rare and difficult thing because the students come in as a cohort of freshmen. “You have to take that group of students and follow them for four years as freshmen. That group has to stay together and get everything right to graduate 100 percent. That’s what makes it rare,” he said. Although the 2014 graduating class were not aware that they had

a perfect graduating class before the state officially said so, it means a lot to the 2015 class to see what they accomplished. Dr. Richie said they are very determined to hit that mark also. Dr. Richie said the state just did their preliminary projected report card grade for this year and it seems Wirt-Emerson’s high school section will receive an “A” and the middle school section will receive a “C” which averages out to be a

“B.” He said, “So every year we have improved. The high school and the middle school have come up. You ask what the secret is. It’s focused students and focused teachers. We have to know where every student stands.” Another Gary school that has excelled in graduating students during the 2014 school year was West Side Leadership Academy with 92%. Terrance Little, principal at West Side, said they did it by paying attention to their student’s needs and built relationships with them. Little said, “Once we did that it let them know the importance of them getting their diplomas and furthering their education. They believed in us, listened to us and so they went on and did what they had to do.” Little said they were sad that they were not at 100 percent and that they lost some students. He said, “Our goal is 100 percent. We must graduate each student that comes through our doors. “So the graduation class was happy for themselves, but they were charged with making sure their friends graduate. We turned them from students to leaders.”

‘Jackson Street of Dreams’ homeowners receive keys

THE FIRST TWO homes rehabbed by the Fuller Center for Housing are officially ready for occupancy by the new homeowners. Photos show the homes the day before the homeowners took occupancy. (Photos by Jerome Lynch) On Thursday, April 2, at 11:00 a.m. the Fuller Center for Housing of Gary (FCH/Gary) in collaboration with the City of Gary officially opened the doors during a ribbon-cutting announcement at 2331 and 2449 Jackson Street in Gary. These are the sites of a newly constructed and renovated home built during the City’s summer “Jackson Street of Dreams” event. Work continued on the homes throughout the www.garycrusader.com

summer and fall until completion, and now families have been approved to take occupancy. The Fuller Center for Housing of Gary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as an affiliate or Covenant Partner with the national organization of The Fuller Center for Housing, headquartered in Americus, Georgia. Following the organization’s mission, FCH/Gary seeks to eradicate poverty housing by promot-

ing partnerships with individuals and community groups to build and rehabilitate homes for people in need. The Jackson Street location is the first of many to be identified for this revitalization project. Corporate sponsors, supporters and volunteers include NIPSCO, the Indiana Department of Correction, Centier Bank, the Majestic Star Casino, The Radisson Hotel, and the Gary RailCats.

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The homes are offered to qualified buyers to purchase with no interest loans, managed by The Fuller Center for Housing of Gary. Volunteers from local organizations and from across the country assisted in completing the construction along with the consistent efforts of inmates from the IDOC. Residential and business communities are encouraged to get involved in this citywide effort to

rebuild the neighborhoods of Gary. Plans are underway to prepare for future build sites in the Midtown community of Gary. Those interested in becoming sponsors, donors and volunteers should visit the website www.fullercenter.org. The FCH/Gary office phone number is 219-884-5804, and the email address is fchgary@fullercenter.org.

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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL FROM JULIA TO EMPIREWHAT DO BLACK PEOPLE REALLY WANT? A lot of buzz is circulating recently about a new television series – “Empire.” “Empire” was one of the most watched programs on television this past season, and the finale was a showstopper. Basically, the storyline revolves around a rapper turned music industry mogul played by veteran actor Terrance Howard. Co-starring with him is another veteran actor – Taraji P. Henson, who played Howard’s ex-wife, and who helped him with the business in the early days before it became really profitable. She allegedly took the fall for her husband and ended up spending 17 years in the slammer. The couple has three sons, two who are in the music business as performers, and the third a college trained businessman. There is something in “Empire” for everyone; you have miscegenation, in that one son is married to a white woman. You have homophobia – one son came out as gay. Ageism is involved – the youngest son had a girlfriend who is a “cougar.” You have divorce, from rags to riches progress, betrayal, murder, intrigue, girl fights, great music and more all wrapped up in a package of glamour and more glamour. A stellar cast (and crew) has graced the show including, but not limited to, Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Hudson, Debbie Allen, Mario Van Peeples, Porsha Taylor, Snoop Lion (Dogg), Gabourey Sidibe, Jussie Smollett, Yazz, and the recently excised cast member Malik Yoba. The co-creator of Empire is the award-winning Black filmmaker, Lee Daniels. Empire has its detractors, of course, and one of the main critics is Dr. Boyce Watkins, known as “The People’s Scholar” who has called the show “Ghettofied Coonery.” He has some legitimate concerns about the images that are portrayed about Black people. He basically said, in so many words, that he is embarrassed watching white people watching Black people enjoy this type of fare. In fact, he is not alone – some of the staunchest critics of the show have been African Americans. At the same time, other African Americans are wildly enthusiastic about it. It is ironic that the Fox Network is the producer of “Empire.” Fox is known as being biased and not necessarily progressive when it comes to issues of race, and to see one of its biggest draws this season be a Black program is quite ironic, interesting, and unexpected. “Empire is creating new career avenues for a number of Black industry hopefuls as well as veterans, and a lot of Black people are on track to make quite a bit of money if the trend continues. This does not seem to be enough, however, for “conscious” Black critics, which is understandable, considering the fact that the show depicts Black people in less than a 100% positive light. But then, what show on television depicts any one group in a 100% light? African Americans have complained about being locked out from any real participation in popular entertainment, yet when an opportunity comes along that offers something different, we complain. Back in the day, people complained about the first sitcom that featured a Black woman, “Julia,” played by Diane Carroll, because she was a single parent. And then people complained about “Good Times” because it took place in “the projects.” People complained about “The Cosby Show” because it was said that it was unrealistic, because it depicted a Black doctor, played by Bill Cosby, and his lawyer wife, played by Phylicia Rashad. (As it turns out, this wasn’t unrealistic at all, in that a number of Black couples mirrored that scenario). Black people also complained about the Oprah Winfrey show (too white); “Selma” (turned off by yet another show depicting Blacks in a suffering mode); “The Book of Negroes,” (another offering about suffering Blacks), “12 Years a Slave” (suffering Blacks) and many other television shows and movies too numerous to name. Let’s face facts: television and movies as they are today are not designed to be 100% perfect for any ethnic group, especially Blacks, and they usually have a “socio-political” agenda. The sad fact is that when Black people create, we complain about our productions as well. Will Smith’s fantastic Sci-Fi film, “After Earth,” bit the dust without much fanfare, as did Tim Reid’s “Once Upon a Time...When We Were Colored,” yet the “Housewives of Atlanta” continues to thrive. The question is this - just what do we want? What will satisfy the community? Do we need a taste adjustment? The answer remains to be uncovered. A luta continua. 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Gov. Mike Pence’s Religious Freedom bill Dear Editor: I am writing to join in the chorus of outrage against Gov. Mike Pence’s signing into law the socalled Religious Freedom bill overwhelmingly passed by Republican members of the Indiana General Assembly. As someone who has stood for a lifetime on behalf of the civil rights for all people, I can tell you that this bill has nothing to do neither with religion nor with freedom. It is another blatant attack on gay and lesbian American citizens denying their most basic constitutional rights as American citizens. Despite calls from large and small businesses, celebrities, the Mayor of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana’s tourism board, Mike Pence took his pen and signed into law yet another layer of discrimination that makes Indiana the face of Mississippi in the 1960’s. Already businesses have announced their intent to reduce investment in Indiana including the tech giant Salesforce. Religion is once more being used as cover for official hatred;

the power to discriminate has nothing to do with freedom but everything to do with arrogance, ugliness and division Audra McDonald, famed Broadway star said it best in a message to the Governor. “Some in my band are gay and we have 2 gigs in your state next month. Should we call ahead to make sure the hotel accepts us? Or could you send us a list of where it’s ok for us to go? Might the law apply to me? (I’m black).” To underscore my opposition, I publicly join with former NBA champion Charles Barkley and call upon the NCAA President Mark Emmert to move next week’s semifinal rounds out of Indianapolis. Richard Gordon Hatcher, Former mayor, Gary, IN

The right person is in place Dear Editor: It looks like finally the City of Gary has the right person in place as the chief of police. I saw that now the police officers are testing body-cams. I realize it is only a couple and they must share them on the various shifts

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but it is huge to see our department using the latest technology. Honestly, I can’t remember when that happened. It seems we have been the hat-in-hand department for so long, begging for this or that. Not only are they using the state-of-the-art tools, they also are driving new patrol cars. What a difference (Continued on page 11)

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NOSING AROUND

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is a gossip column. We ask that items contained herein be judged by individuals that read it as such and not as documented facts gathered by the newsgathering personnel of this publication.

SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME…MAYBE Nosey hears that some members of the Gary Precinct Organization may be po’ed about an item appearing in this column last week. In “Got to Pay to Play” Nosey took the organization to task for charging candidate fees that some felt was exorbitant to participate in the endorsement caucus. Although word reached Nosey that much of the money raised went for the expense of holding the meeting, the precinct organization isn’t as mad as some of the candidates who paid to participate, but when all is said and done, felt they didn’t get a bang for their buck in terms of an endorsement. - Nosey -

THE REST OF THE STORY It seems the King name is still popular in some political circles. Word reached Nosey that Irene King, wife of former mayor Scott King, is a candidate for an at-large position on the Gary Common Council. Last weekend Irene King was the top vote-getter in the Gary Democratic Precinct

Organization endorsement process. While she may have the endorsement of the political establishment, she will still have to work to get the only endorsement that really counts on May 5. Nosey hears that she has been seen vigorously campaigning around the city and may have a good shot at the brass ring. - Nosey -

CLOSE THE BOOKS Rumor has it the board of the Gary Public Library is seriously considering closing several of the system’s libraries. Financial problems and underutilization of the facilities are said to be reasons for the proposed closings. Recently, the Nose heard that the board is considering closing at least three to four of the branches and leav-

ing the main branch as the only library. Apparently the idea of turning the main branch into a cultural center has been scrapped as the board continues to come up with a workable plan for the library system. Look for some major push back from the community if the library board tries to go through with its plans. Stay tuned, ‘cause it may get a little rough. - Nosey -

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T&B Tube relocates to Gary... (Continued from page 1 ) law. Freeman-Wilson said she felt the need to set the record straight, she said Gary was open to all people, the religious freedom law was in the process of being fixed and there were opportunities for new and old businesses to open up shop in the city. She playfully chided Chicago’s mayor. “I can appreciate Mayor Emanuel trying to get businesses to his city, but at the end of the day, Chicago is still in Illinois and Illinois is not financially business friendly,” she said with a laugh. “We believe that the success of businesses like T&B will be our best recruiter of other Illinois businesses.” Kemp and the mayor also noted that Gary already has the infrastructure in place to support many industrial businesses, which will be another big draw. The mayor said an industrial district like the 1st District is something other businesses have contacted the city to inquire about—she believes these types of businesses also fit with Gary’s historic identity. Councilwoman Mildred Shannon praised Freeman-Wilson for continuing to push the city on a forward path. She said the people in her district need good paying jobs and she believes the mayor’s www.garycrusader.com

GARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Corporation Executive Director Bo Kemp, T&B Tube President Jack Jones and Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson entertain media questions. persistence is starting to pay off. “She is definitely a bit pushy, but that’s what we need to get the job done,” Shannon said. Jones said the comprehensive financial package offered by Gary will allow him to move his company’s heavy equipment in an economically responsible way. He said without the incentives there

would be no way he could afford the moving costs. “The great thing about it is once we move here, we are here to stay because our moving costs are so expensive. I think that is where the city really will benefit because we will be a business here for generations,” Jones said.

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ON MARCH 31, a public forum sponsored by the Gary Community School Corp. took place to discuss the closing of Dunbar-Pulaski Academic and Career Academy. Rev. Dwight Gardner (top), former student of Pulaski and Kendra Johnson (bottom), mother of former students of Pulaski, both plead their case in an effort to keep the school open. SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2015

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BUSINESS

TEDxCountyLineRoad seeks speakers for ‘A Revolution of Sorts’ Do you have an idea worth spreading? Share it with the TEDx community NOMINATION/SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 6, 2015 The committee of curators for Northwest Indiana’s first TEDx conference—TEDxCounty—LineRoad—seeks the next dynamic group of speakers who will inform, inspire, surprise and delight during the second annual event, scheduled for fall 2015 at County Line Apple Orchard in Hobart. Potential speakers need to submit videos of their TED talk by April 6, 2015 at www.TEDxCountyLineRoad.com. Those who want to nominate a presenter with an idea worth spreading can find the speaker recommendation form at www.TEDxCountyLineRoad.com and should describe why this person would be well-suited to energize Northwest Indiana. Nominations are also due by April 6, 2015. In addition to speakers, the committee is also seeking artists and musicians to perform on stage during the next TEDxCountyLineRoad. TEDxCountyLineRoad will follow the theme of “A Revolution of Sorts” in 2015. Icons such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Steve Jobs have sparked revolu-

tions and disrupted the status quo.TEDxCountyLine Road wants to connect with fellow revolutionaries in Northwest Indiana. These are people who are making a splash in their respective fields, who don’t care about the norm and who are blazing their own trails while inspiring others. The TEDx committee will shortlist candidates and finalists will be invited in for personal interviews and auditions with the committee. Speakers and all participants of TEDxCountyLineRoad will be announced thereafter. A volunteer group of young professionals, community leaders and stakeholders from Lake and Porter counties organized the inaugural TEDx CountyLineRoad, which was a half day-long event for an audience of 100 in November 2014 at the County Line Apple Orchard in Hobart. This group – many of the same activists who have worked to extend the South Shore rail line through Dyer – wants bright minds to present world-changing ideas that inspire and provoke meaningful conversations. Speakers at the first TEDx event in Northwest Indiana included LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo, Faith Church senior pastor Bob Bouwer, prominent economist Brian Wesbury, and Excellence by Design owner Norma Williams.

THE TEDx PROGRAM is designed to help communities, organizations and individuals to spark conversation and connection through local TED-like experiences. TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” Norma Williams (above) gave a talk at recent conference on the power of tapping one’s passion to empower women in order to move away from an “island” mentality. Videos of their talks are posted at www.TEDxCountyLineRoad.com. “My TEDx journey was hands down the highlight of my 2014 year,” Williams said. “The opportunities, friendships and personal growth from that experience has surpassed my wildest expectations and opened doors I could not in 10 years of business. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.” TED is a global set of confer-

ences where experts share “Ideas Worth Spreading.” The TEDx Program is designed to help communities, organizations and individuals to spark conversation and connection through local TEDlike experiences. At TEDx events, a combination of live presenters and TED Talk videos spark deep conversation and connections at the local level. “We have enormous expectations for our second year of

TEDx,” said Dana Rifai, TEDxCountyLineRoad curator. “And the speakers will make the event. We hope a wide variety of personalities will come forward and shine on the stage for Northwest Indiana.” For more information visit www.TEDxCountyLineRoad.com email:tedxcountylineroad@gmail.c om as well as Instagram (TEDxCountyLineRoad) and Twitter (TEDxCountyLine).

Centier Bank partners with MortgageKeeper Referral Services In a continued effort to provide exceptional financial services and tools, Centier Bank has partnered with MortgageKeeper Referral Services. Centier has subscribed to MortgageKeeper, which is a free service available to anyone struggling with financial hardships. MortgageKeeper is an online financial resource assistance tool that generates referrals to trustworthy local, state, and national resources to those who are struggling to maintain their debts and household expenses. “As a community bank, our goal is to inform, educate, and empower consumers so that they make better financial decisions,” stated Mike Schrage, President and CEO of Centier Bank. “Finances are personal, and sometimes you’re not sure how or who to ask for help…it can be overwhelming. MortgageKeeper allows users to participate discreetly and Centier has made it available for anyone to use – you do not have to be a Centier client to use the system.” Centier Bank is excited to feature this service, which can be acce6

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ssed on the bank’s website at Centier.com/mortgagekeeper or by contacting them directly at 888236-8434 ext. 1204. This service provides links to resources including food assistance, child care assistance, employment resources, housing and credit counseling, down payment assistance, and much more. Local, state, and national results are generated by simply answering four basic questions and providing a zip code, personal information is not required to take advantage of this service.

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“We are thrilled to provide this free referral service to consumers within our communities,” stated Leslie Kiefer, Centier Bank Senior Partner, Retail. “The worst thing you can do is ignore a mounting financial hardship. We know many people are facing layoffs, strikes, poor health or struggling to make ends meet. This service connects consumers with agencies that have the tools and means for preventing foreclosures and assisting with other financial and family needs.” Established in 2005, MortgageKeeper helps consumers locate local services to assist them with daily financial challenges. With over 7,000 resources in all 50 states, MortgageKeeper makes over 1 million referrals per year. Consumers need to know where to turn to find help from reputable organizations and MortgageKeeper provides the tools to do so. From help with paying utility bills, student loan debt, food assistance, prescription drug costs, and employment resources, MortgageKeeper’s easy to use applica-

tions are making a difference in consumer’s lives. “While we are relieved that the worst of the housing crisis seems to be behind us, struggling homeowners and those transitioning to rental properties still need financial support and advice,” said Rochelle Nawrocki Gorey, president of MortgageKeeper Referral Services. “Our subscribers continue to find our product to be immensely helpful as they assist those still in need.” MortgageKeeper Referral Services is the only platform dedicated to connecting consumers to best-in-class local resources. Trusted by top servicers and housing counseling agencies, the application powers more than 4,000 referrals a day in multiple markets throughout the United States. About Centier Bank Since 1895, Centier Bank has transformed from a small community bank into the largest independently-owned and operated bank in Indiana. For nearly 120 years, each generation of the Schrage

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family has contributed a lasting legacy that has created a company built on family values, community partnership, business relationships, and a corporate culture unsurpassed in today’s community banking. For more information on Centier Bank services, visit its website at Centier.com. About MortgageKeeper Referral Services MortgageKeeper Referral Services is the only platform dedicated to connecting consumers to best-in-class local resources. Trusted by top servicers, and housing and credit counseling agencies, MortgageKeeper applications power more than 4,000 referrals a day throughout the United States. Consumers in financial distress with access to local resources have additional opportunities to cure default, benefiting the homeowner, servicer, and investor. For more information about MKDesktop and MKDirect, including an online demonstration, please visit MortgageKeeper.com. www.garycrusader.com

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Indiana “religious rights” law ignites nationwide firestorm

Vernon A. Williams One question for Indiana Governor Mike Pence: “What were you thinking?” Do you know how difficult it is to come up with an idea – any idea – that virtually NO ONE agrees with; a concept that unites bitter adversaries willing to put aside deep-rooted differences to oppose your concept? That’s hard to do. Well, the governor and his GOPcontrolled Indiana General Assembly did just that with the socalled Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). It’s a law that’s so ill-conceived that it was sternly renounced by virtually everyone across the country! Gov. Pence signed into existence the horrendous concept; which – in the minds of many - virtually offered protection for those who would choose to discriminate on religious grounds doing business with people whose gender or sexual orientation was deemed objectionable. Public outrage was only exacerbated when Pence went on national television for a live interview with George Stephanopoulos and refused to clearly answer questions on whether the law discriminated against gay, lesbian, transgender, and bi-sexual consumers. Pence poured salt into the wound by adding that while language of the law may be adjusted to make the intent clearer, there would be no change in content or substance. After an avalanche of criticism and rebuke from virtually every corner, including the Indianapolis Star which ran a huge, front page headline: FIX THIS NOW, the governor retreated from his hard stance – instructing legislators to return to their peers to iron out a more palatable language. So overwhelming was the nation’s response to this monumental blunder that the hashtag #boycottindiana shot to number one in the nation and the talk of the controversial Hoosier law attracted more social media attention than NCAA “March Madness” semi-finals games to determine the Final Four. www.garycrusader.com

Ironically, the Final Four will be played this weekend in Indianapolis. The NCAA went on record threatening to abandon future competitions scheduled in Indy if the SRSA remains. They weren’t alone. Conventions scheduled for Indianapolis have been cancelled or are being reviewed. Concerts and speaking engagements have been cancelled. Angie’s List nixed a $40 million expansion plan because of the RFRA. Nine major corporations – including Eli Lilly, Anthem and I.U. Health – have gone on record urging an immediate change. Indy Mayor Greg Ballard is pleading to the Indiana General Assembly to either repeal the law or correct its flaws. The City-County Council echoed the sentiment. Pence took out an advertisement in the Wall Street Journal defending the law and vowing to resist any substantive adjustment. But money talks. And with the state risking hundreds of millions of dollars in convention and tourism dollars, he would simply not be allowed the freedom to fight a battle he could never win. He reluctantly gave in. It’s a mess. And once again, the question looms for Gov. Pence – when you signed this law behind closed doors, which you awkwardly defend the prerogative of bigots

GOVERNOR MIKE PENCE signed Bill SEA 101 recently to ensure religious liberty is fully protected under Indiana law. National backlash against Indiana’s new religious freedom law has forced the governor to agree to clarify the text to ensure better protections for gays and lesbians. by refusing to support protective clauses, “What were you thinking?” Listening to talk radio in Indy, make no mistake. There have been a handful of Super-Saints who were praising the Lord for the legislature and the governor standing by their position. There was the familiar reference to scripture describing homosexuality as “an abomination.” A couple of radio callers even said they would switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party as a result of what they consider to be an affirmation of their faith. Where in the Bible do you find

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Jesus discriminating against people or supporting intolerance and prejudice? You won’t. I think you’ll more likely find Christ teaching love and understanding and patience. Even when confronted with something deemed repugnant, we are taught to hate the sin but never the sinner. To my understanding, God loves everyone and wants us to love each other the same way without exception. Lastly, over-zealous Black church folk better watch aligning with anything that facilitates, permits or results in discrimination. When you sanction prejudice and mistreatment of one people, you place

in jeopardy the liberty of all people. African Americans are not that far removed from the Jim Crow era. We can ill afford the luxury of social amnesia, indifference or collusion with the enemy. Remember, but by the grace of God, we could be next on the list. The last thing you want to do is contribute to the proliferation of weapons of intolerance that may be stored for later use against you. Bottom line, the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act needs to be substantially amended or repealed altogether. Plain and simple.

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‘TXT L8R’ social media contest offers $5,000 scholarships Indiana high school and college students have a choice: Use their smartphones behind the wheel and make a tragic mistake, or engage their social media followers to “Drive Now, TXT L8R” and earn a $5,000 scholarship. Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana Department of Labor, Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are again partnering to award $5,000 scholarships to students who compose the most creative and viral social media posts on Twitter, Instagram and Vine. LAST YEAR, seventeen winners of the Drive Now, TXTL8R contest were all invited to the Indiana State House to meet with Lieut. Gov. Sue Ellspermann for an awards ceremony celebrating their achievements. Ten winners, college and high school level, received $5,000, which was deposited into the CollegeChoice 529 savings plans for them.

Contest Rules Students may register their public Twitter accounts through April 10 and read contest rules at www.txtl8r.in.gov. Entries must

be posted during April, which is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and use the hashtag #TXTL8RIN. Keeping one’s hands on the wheel and eyes on the road is not just a safe driving practice – it’s the law. Social media posts that are composed while driving will be disqualified. High school and college entries will be awarded separately, and up to three students may work together on the same social media account. The state will deposit $5,000 into the CollegeChoice 529 savings plans for the winners of five categories: 1Twitter–most tweets retweets/favorites 2 Vine – most likes 3 Vine – most creative 4 Instagram – most likes 5 Instagram – most creative

Educator workshop ‘takes flight’ at Indiana Dunes On Friday, May 8, area educators are invited to attend a “Flying Wild” educator workshop at the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The workshop is featured as a part of the 2015 Indiana Dunes Birding Festival and will run from 12:30 4:30 p.m. Teachers, pre-service teachers, naturalists, birders, scout leaders, and youth leaders are invited to try their hands at creative new activities they can use to teach about birds and bird conservation. Participants will also learn about bird research and monitoring projects being conducted by Indiana Dunes State Park Interpretive Naturalist Brad Bumgardner. A variety of citizen science projects will also be featured. All workshop participants will receive “Flying Wild: An Educators Guide to Celebrating Birds,” a book designed to provide activities that teach about birds, their

FLYING WILD EDUCATOR WORKSHOP provides an outdoor experience where children and adults will learn about bird research, bird conservation and monitor projects being conducted by the Indiana Dunes State Park Interpretive Naturalist. migration, and actions people can take to help birds and their habitats. The guide features three sets of activities: one designed to be led by teachers, another by volunteers, and a third by students. All 45 activities focus on learning about birds through hands-on ac-

Center, and the Dunes Learning Center. There is a $35 fee to cover the cost of educator guides and program fees. Pre-registration is required and registration is limited. For more information or to register, visit duneslearningcenter.org or call (219) 395-9555 by Friday, May 1. “Flying WILD,” introduced in 2005 by the Council for Environmental Education, introduces elementary, middle, and high school students to bird conservation through standards-based classroom activities and environmental stewardship projects. Not only does the program provide teachers with excellent educational activities they can conduct with their

students, but it also encourages schools to work closely with conservation organizations, community groups, and businesses involved with birds to implement bird conservation projects, and even conduct school bird festivals. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is part of the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 407 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.

tivities, contests, and games. The workshop is being conducted in partnership with the Indiana Audubon society, Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife, Indiana Dunes State Park, the Great Lakes Research and Education

On Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., all are invited to attend a community gardening meeting and workshop sponsored by the City of Gary, Lake County Soil & Water, Purdue University Extension, Kansas State University and Delta Institute. Come meet and network with other gardeners. Refreshments will be served and information will be shared. Reserve your seat by contacting the City of Gary Department of Green Urbanism & Environmental Affairs, 839 Broadway, 1st Fl. Meeting and Conference Room, Mary Mulligan at (219) 882-3000 or mmulligan@ci.gary.in.us. 8

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EDUCATION

McCullough Academy advances in Technology contest In New York City, students from Gary’s Frankie Woods McCullough Academy for Girls win next step in Samsung Technology contest By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray The students and teachers from Frankie Woods McCullough Academy for Girls in Gary were a little nervous when they traveled to New York City to make their presentation for the 2015 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow event. They were one of the finalists in the Samsung competition—a nationwide search for school projects that apply Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills picked up in the classroom to address real-world issues facing students’ communities. Their nervousness turned into a win and now they are one of the top five finalists in the contest. The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest encourages teachers and students to solve issues in their community using science, technology, engineering and math for a chance to win a share of $2 million in technology. The students at the McCullough Academy worked to build a greenhouse and community garden to grow fresh food in a food desert area. They were the winners of the Civic Engagement Award and received $25,000 in technology. With over 3,100 videos submitted from schools throughout the country, Pearl Prince, principal at Frankie Woods McCullough Academy for Girls said they were picked as the top 15 and Samsung invited two teachers and two students to come to New York to make their presentation. The student’s project centered on creating a community garden that could bring fresh produce to an area where fresh produce is not often found on supermarket shelves. They received help in learning about community gardening from Phil Gram from the Portage Community Garden Center. He came and talked to the students about planting community gardens. Teachers Yvonne Lucus helped with the science portion of the project and Gina Hannah did the math preparation. Prince said as the top five, they will now go to Washington D.C. next month to be judged. “We won $25,000 in technology equipment in New York which brings the school’s total to $60,000 from Samsung,” she said. She said the students at the www.garycrusader.com

STUDENTS FROM THE Frankie Woods McCullough Academy for Girls work on the measurements they needed to build their community garden for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest. school are elated about their accomplishment and being recognized as national winners. “It has stimulated pride in themselves and the school.” The Frankie Woods McCullough Academy for Girls is not only winning big in the Samsung contest but also locally in the Sodexo Foods Future Chefs Contest. The Future Chefs Contest allows students in grades K-5th to come up with recipes they make themselves that taste good but, more importantly, are healthy. According to Sodexo Foods, the concept of the event is to help educate the students about healthy eating habits. Principal Prince said there are four students from McCullough that are finalists in the contest. They are two 3rd graders Juanita Tointer and Bierra Barter, and two 4th graders Destiny Green and Makayla Bridgeman. Each student came up with their own recipe that they will make and present to Sodexo Foods for the finals. Tointer said she made pizza pockets. She said, “I wanted to make a healthy recipe so I chose pizza pockets. It is something I make at home. I used chicken, salsa, cheddar cheese and lettuce. Its good and when I make it at home my family likes to eat it.” Barter made apple rice crispy treats. She said, “I made it because it has apples and rice in it and apples are a fruit. My mom tasted it and she said it was good. I make it all the time at home but my brother doesn’t like it because he doesn’t like fruits or vegetables.” Green said she made a chicken and fruit salad. She said, “I made this because it is healthy. I’ve made it before at home for my family. It is something special I make for them. I like to cook.

This is one of my specialties. I would like to become a chef one day. I got in the contest because I like cooking. It only took 30 or

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HAROLD JONES, a member of the DADS Organization (Dads are Doing Something) instructs the young ladies on how to build planters for their project. 40 minutes for me to make it.” Bridgeman made a ranch salad. She said, “I made this because lettuce is healthy. In my salad are croutons and cilantro. It’s good.

My family says it is delicious.” Prince said the students will prepare their recipes for the Sodexo judges at the Career Center.

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CHURCH

A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking By Effie Rolfe Lord Don’t Move the Mountain—I believe that some mountains are supposed to be climbed. As Christians, we often want to apply our faith to rebuke the unwanted obstacles and challenges and thrust them into the sea of forgetfulness. However, there are times when being in the valley is God ordained. This revelation really came to mind while attending a birthday party for my former Intern’s grandmother. At the end of the celebration, a special request came for her to sing “Lord Don’t Move the Mountain.” After hearing this classic that once resonated in churches across America, I gave much thought to the lyrics penned by the legendary Inez Andrews. We are taught that part of the Christian maturation process is to “Say to the mountain be removed and cast into the sea…” (Mark 11:23). That is to say, when trouble arises in your life— use your mustard seed faith to

start dumping it into the sea. Initially, I couldn’t understand why my former intern’s grandmother, Ms. Rosa Jones, chose to sing this household favorite. Although, Christendom teaches these lyrics are biblically inaccurate—I received a major eye opener that they speak to truth. I was taught to rebuke any problems that come my way—however, some obstacles can prove more beneficial when left to run the full course. Some church folk might even look at you cross-eyed when you Go Through as if you did something to bring about this malady. In biblical days—when something was going wrong, everyone looked around for the culprit: cast him out so things would get back on track. Remember Job? His friends provided comfort and consolation during his season of trouble. Yet these same friends later asked him about the “sin” that caused this judgment from God (Job chapters 11-14). Job quickly assured them

Effie Rolfe he had lived a righteous life and Jehovah would vindicate him. Of course, as the story ends—Job was blessed with more than he ever had. Now, let’s get back to the subject of going through. The story of Job is a perfect example that sometimes in this life—you have to Go Through. We now know

that it’s the trials and tribulations that empowers us, to make us stronger. It is “fire that brings about pure gold.” (Job 23:10) Lyrics from the late Walter Hawkins’ song “Be Grateful” reminds us that “God has not promised us sunshine—that’s not the way it’s going to be—but a little rain, mixed with God’s sunshine—a little pain—makes us appreciate the good times and be grateful.” It is “the going through” the good and the bad that allows the making of a better you and me. Human nature doesn’t want to Go Through—but the lows are just as crucial as the highs. It is in these valley moments you gain strength to climb mountains and use your faith to cast all troubles into the sea. Endurance is another major component that allows you to become more connected to your source, your purpose and God’s perfect plan. Since hearing Mrs. Jones sing, I have a better understanding of Inez Andrews’ power-

ful lyrics. Unfortunately, you can’t outgrow the process. So don’t be discouraged when things you have prayed for don’t happen overnight. Perhaps the Lord is telling you there’s no easy way around this one. Just as Jesus prayed three times and asked that the cup of death be removed, he ultimately faced the painful death of the cross. “Not my will but thy will be done,” Luke 22:44. So it is with you and me. Sometimes you gotta’ Go Through—to become a better you. Prepare to develop your spiritual muscles for a faithbuilding hike up the mountain of hope. What mountain do you have to climb…? Effie Rolfe is an Author of “Supersize Your Thinking,” Media Personality and Motivational Speaker. You can contact her at effierolfe.com, or on twitter.com/effiedrolfe. Listen to urbanpraiseradio.org.

CHURCH CALENDAR Free Soup Kitchen at 20th Century MB Church The Mother’s Auxiliary of 20th Century MB Church will sponsor a Free Soup Kitchen on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in the Church Hall from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The public is invited to the church located at 700 W. 11th Avenue in Gary. For more information contact the church at (219) 883-4474. St. John Baptist Church seeks a pastor The St. John Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a God fearing full-time pastor. The church is accepting resumes for the position until April 23, 2015. Resumes should include a cover letter, current summary of ministerial, professional, and educational experiences, as well as copies of the candidate’s ministerial license, ordination certificate, and three recommendation letters (1-clergy, 1-layperson, 1personal). Also include one recent sermon on DVD or CD (preferably on DVD). Prospective pastors should submit their information to St. John Baptist Church, c/o Pulpit Search Committee, 2457 Massachusetts Street, Gary, IN 46407. 10

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‘Lyrics 16: Takin’ it to the Streets! The West Side Theatre Guild’s 18th Season of “Serving the Community… One Performance at a Time.” The West Side Theatre Guild continues its longstanding “Lyrics” series with this year’s production, “Lyrics 16: Takin’ it to the Streets!” As the name suggests, “Lyrics,” which is directed by Mark Spencer, choreographed by Asia Dickens and under the musical direction of Marcus Heffner and Keith Nelson, will cover current events and topics through song, dance and spoken word. The 90-minute musical revue features

over 100 students, staff, and community members. The star of our show is national recording artist, Tank! The Grammy nominated artist will perform four numbers during the program. Tank was also nominated for the 2014 Soul Train Award for Best Soul/R&B Male Artist. He will be interviewed onstage by Val Warner of “Windy City Live!” Warner will also interview actor Jerod Haynes, who recently appeared as the character of Reg on the “Sins of our Fathers” episode on the smash FOX television series, “EMPIRE.” The performance is schedule for

Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7 p.m. at 900 Gerry St. in Gary and will be filmed for a television special for local Comcast stations. Tickets are $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door and can be purchased at Bilco’s Barbershop, 2448 Broadway in Gary or call 219-886-1483. Tickets are also available at Big Daddy’s BBQ, 4213 Cleveland St. in Gary or call 219-888-9592. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m-10 p.m., and Sunday from 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance when you present a school ID (both student

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COME). Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.com.

Residents provide input on Choice Neighborhood (Continued from page 1 ) year opportunity to develop a plan for the area that includes neighborhoods in both Indiana University Northwest and Ivy Tech College. Efforts will be made to include residents of those areas in the planning and revitalization of the neighborhoods. “As we look at this the one thing we look at is collective impact. A lot of people are looking at where the dollars are

coming from and how are these things going to get funded. As we look at the collective impact, we look at the whole community coming together collectively to hopefully make a positive impact,” said Kelly Anoe, of the Legacy Foundation.

right direction that start’s to bring in other investments that starts to bring in business, and funders and other partners.

We are looking and joining together as a neighborhood, a resident community to be able to have that collective impact,” Anoe said there are a lot of ex- Anoe continued. amples around the country where people have been able to The initiative will have three work together as a neighbor- committees that residents will hood, and community and be able to serve on: Non-Profit, make things happen. “It is that Education, and Housing and movement and moving in the Neighborhoods.

The Choice Neighborhood Initiative replaces HUD’s HOPE VI program and hopes to address the distressed neighborhoods and public housing in the target area. Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson said the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative is multifaceted in the service it will provide.

“The whole thing about Choice Neighborhoods replacing HOPE VI is that HOPE VI was so housing focused. It really didn’t deal with education or crime or the other aspects. This is more multifaceted and the hope is that by doing this we’ll have a prototype for Delaney and Ivanhoe developments,” said Freeman-Wilson.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) having a caring, homegrown chief makes. I don’t know the chief but I do know of him and his reputation of taking pride in himself and the department is holding true right now. Hopefully nobody expects these additions to work magic and stop crime in the city. We do know now that the officers will be better equipped to respond to and interact with the public. When people get new clothes and dress up they feel better about themselves, the same has to be true about the police. Getting new cars and new equipment should make them feel better about the job they have to do. As long as that is happening, no doubt the public will respond better to the cops. As the cliché goes it is a win-win situation. Stacy Richards

Pence knew what he was doing Dear Editor: I am so glad to see the number of businesses and organizations stating they will stop operating in Indiana because of the fake “religious freedom” law that Governor Mike Pence just signed into law. Plain and simple it is a law that allows businesses to discriminate by refusing to serve or accommodate Black people and other minorities, as well as gay people, and basically anyone they don’t like how the person looks. All the business people have to do is say they are exercising their religious beliefs. This has to be about the biggest crock to ever, and I mean ever, come out of Indianapolis. It just gets worse because the governor pretty much said on na-

tional television that opposing equal rights for gay people and minorities is not a bad thing. Well, his position is getting the state in deep doo. Already next door in Chicago, the mayor is sending out messages and ads to Indiana businesses to come across the border because Illinois does not have this ridiculous religious freedom law. If it wasn’t so close to the tip-off I think the pleas to pull the NCAA Final Four from Indianapolis would get some traction. The governor thinks all of this is OK but his other Republicans are having second thoughts and swear they are going to “clarify” the language. Really, there is nothing to clarify. This is just a throwback to the 1950s when Black folks couldn’t sit at the lunch counters or use other public facilities. The Republicans can try to dress it up, sugar coat it all they want; but they ought to call it the Lester Maddox/Bull Connor/George Wallace freedom law. Dean Baxter

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you are notified that you have been sued by the Petitioner in a proceeding for a dissolution of marriage. you are notified that the hearing on Petitioner’s Petition for dissolution marriage has been scheduled for the 9tH day of June 2015, at 9:00 a.m.. in the Lake superior Court, room three, domestic relations division, located at 15 West 4th Avenue, Gary, indiana 46402.

eriCA L. broWn-WiLLiAms, CAPitAL one bAnK (usA) n.A., midLAnd fundinG LLC, 24/7 tAXi, LLC and ortHodontiC AfiLLiAtes, P.C., defendants.

said respondent must respond to the Petition for dissolution of marriage, in writing in person, or by attorney, within sixty (60) days after the first publication of notice, or judgment may be entered against the respondent as demanded in the Petition for dissolution of marriage on file in the office of the Clerk in said County and state, or said action may be heard and determined in the absence of the respondent and may result in a final judgment by default.

NOTICE OF SUIT

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the state of indiana to the defendant(s) above named, and any other person who may be concerned. you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Court above named. the nature of the suit against you is: Complaint on note and to foreclose mortgage on real estate Against the property commonly known as 5551 Grant st, merrillville, in 46410-1816 and described as follows:

in Witness WHereof, i hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Gary, indiana, this 27tH day of februAry, 2015 mike brown Clerk Lake superior Court

Lot 12 in bLoCK 5, in meAdoWdALe subdiVision, in tHe toWn of merriLLViLLe, As Per PLAt tHereof, reCorded June 11, 1956 in PLAt booK 31, PAGe 152, in tHe offiCe of tHe reCorder of LAKe County, indiAnA.

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this summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s): erica L. brown-Williams, Capital one bank (usA) n.A., midland funding LLC and orthodontic Afilliates, P.C. this summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s) whose whereabouts are unknown: 24/7 taxi, LLC if you have a claim for relief against the plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer or response.

you must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, within thirty (30) days after the third notice of suit, and if you fail to do so a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded, by the Plaintiff.

eLyssA m. meAde feiWeLL & HAnnoy, P.C. 251 n. illinois street, suite 1700 indianapolis, in 46204-1944 (317) 237-2727 Publication@feiwellhannoy.com

feiWeLL & HAnnoy, P.C by _________________________________ eLyssA m. meAde Attorney no. 25352-64 Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE

FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR.

INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS Professional Insurance Broker Services

the northern indiana Commuter transportation district (niCtd) is seeking sealed Proposals from qualified firms for professional insurance broker services as requested and as more fully described and defined in the Proposal Packet, as prepared by the district. All Proposals must meet niCtd’s specifications as further described in the Proposal Packet.

Proposal form Packets, including specifications, are available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., local time, at the following location: niCtd 601 north roeske Avenue michigan City, in 46360-2669 Ph (219) 874-4221 ext. 267 fax (219) 872-5841 email: tony.siegmund@nictd.com Attn: tony siegmund, Purchasing manager

Proposal Packets are to be requested by either fax or email. your request should include the company name, address, phone/fax numbers, email address, and the individual’s name to respond to. Information regarding the Competitive Proposal, including the results, can be found at NICTD.com. (Go to “About NICTD”, then “Purchasing”) firms will be provided a copy of the Competitive Proposal Packet in electronic format. the contractor will be responsible for the printing of all documents. Proposals, in triplicate, shall be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope clearly marked: “Pro-

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE PROPERTY SOLD AT TAX SALE 45C01-1408-MI-00110 to: fred Hickerson sr., the bank of new york mellon fKA the bank of new york as trustee c/o Johnson, blumberg & Associates, LLC, Little Calumet river basin dev. Comm., Gary sanitary district, City of Gary, Lake County treasurer & Lake County Auditor and any other party with an interest in the following parcel:

Pursuant to the provisions of indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, as the owner of the real property described below or a person or entity with a substantial interest of public record, and/or heirs or assigns, you are hereby notified that HerCo - Lake County trust Co. u/t#6139 purchased the real estate tax Lien Certificate #451414654 at the Lake County treasurer’s tax sale in Lake County, indiana, held on september 3rd, 2014, to wit: Key #/ Property id #: 45-08-33-283-004.000-004 Common street Address: 4823 Washington st. Gary, in 46408 brief Legal description: Lot 4, block 15, Junedale subdivision, City of Gary, as shown in Plat book 19, page 3, in the office of the recorder of Lake County, indiana.

be it further known that you are entitled to redeem the above mentioned real estate under i.C.6-1,1-24.4.7 by paying the amount of the judgment of taxes including accrued interest, special assessments, penalties and other costs including costs expended by the purchaser of the tax lien certificate within the redemption period. furthermore, although this real estate has not been redeemed, the purchaser or the purchaser’s assignees will be entitled to receive a deed to the real estate if the real estate is not redeemed by september 3rd, 2015, the expiration date of redemption. in the event the real estate is redeemed, the purchaser or the purchaser’s successors or assignees will be entitled to reimbursement for additional taxes or special assessments on the real estate that were paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption, together with all costs of notices, collection, interest and court costs, described in indiana code 6-1.1-25.2(e). the amount necessary to redeem the subject property may be ascertained from the Lake County, indiana, Auditor’s office, phone # (219) 755-3120. indiana Land trust Company u/t#120064 4170 Augusta drive Crown Point, in 46307

LEGAL NOTICE PROPERTY SOLD AT TAX SALE 45C01-1408-MI-00110 to: serenity House, inc., registered Agent mozell Haymon, bank one merrillville, nA n/k/a JP morgan Chase bank nA, Little Calumet river basin dev. Comm., Gary sanitary district, City of Gary, Lake County treasurer & Lake County Auditor and any other party with an interest in the following parcel: Pursuant to the provisions of indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, as the owner of the real property described below or a person or entity with a substantial interest of public record, and/or heirs or assigns, you are hereby notified that HerCo - Lake County trust Co. u/t#6139 purchased the real estate tax Lien Certificate #451412614 at the Lake County treasurer’s tax sale in Lake County, indiana, held on september 3rd, 2014, to wit:

Key #/ Property id #: 45-08-27-106-016.000-004 Common street Address: 3865 broadway Gary, in 46409 brief Legal description: Lot 20, except the north 3 inches, block 2, south broadway Land Co.’s sixth south broadway Addition to Gary, as shown in Plat book 9, page 4, in the office of the recorder of Lake County, indiana. be it known that Lake County trust Co. u/t #6139 having assigned the aforementioned tax certificate to indiana Land trust Company u/t#120064, or its’ assignees thereafter, have the right and will file a petition for the issuance of a tax deed on the above mentioned real estate in the Lake Circuit Court, in Crown Point, indiana on or after september 4th, 2015, if the sold parcel is not redeemed before the expiration period which is september 3rd, 2015.

LEGAL NOTICE PROPERTY SOLD AT TAX SALE 45C01-1408-MI-00110

to: raymond & Johnie L. Jumper, Little Calumet river basin dev. Comm., Gary sanitary district, City of Gary, Lake County treasurer & Lake County Auditor and any other party with an interest in the following parcel:

Key #/ Property id #: 45-08-06-301-005.000-004 Common street Address: 4400 W 5th Ave. Gary, in 46406 brief Legal description: A parcel of land in the West Half of section 6, township 36 north, range 8 West of the 2nd P.m., described as follows: beginning on the north line of 5th Avenue in the City of Gary, indiana, 50 feet north of the center line thereof, at a point 433 feet east of the West line of said section 6; thence east on said north line of said 5th Avenue, 200 feet; thence north and parallel with the West line of said section 6, 125 feet; thence West and parallel with the north line of said 5th Avenue, 200 feet; thence south and parallel with the West line of said section 6, 125 feet to the place of beginning, in Lake County, indiana. be it known that Lake County trust Co. u/t #6139 having assigned the aforementioned tax certificate to indiana Land trust Company u/t#120064, or its’ assignees thereafter, have the right and will file a petition for the issuance of a tax deed on the above mentioned real estate in the Lake Circuit Court, in Crown Point, indiana on or after september 4th, 2015, if the sold parcel is not redeemed before the expiration period which is september 3rd, 2015.

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LEGAL NOTICE PROPERTY SOLD AT TAX SALE 45C01-1408-MI-00110

to: Willie L. torbert & Willie Lou torbert, Little Calumet river basin dev. Comm., Gary sanitary district, occupant, City of Gary, Lake County treasurer & Lake County Auditor and any other party with an interest in the following parcel:

Pursuant to the provisions of indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, as the owner of the real property described below or a person or entity with a substantial interest of public record, and/or heirs or assigns, you are hereby notified that HerCo - Lake County trust Co. u/t#6139 purchased the real estate tax Lien Certificate #451414948 at the Lake County treasurer’s tax sale in Lake County, indiana, held on september 3rd, 2014, to wit: Key #/ Property id #: 45-08-34-179-052.000-004 Common street Address: 648 e. 49th Ave. Gary, in 46409 brief Legal description: Lot 35, in block 3, in Georgetown Addition in the City of Gary, as shown in Plat book 3, page 17, in the office of the recorder of Lake County, indiana.

be it known that Lake County trust Co. u/t #6139 having assigned the aforementioned tax certificate to indiana Land trust Company u/t#120064, or its’ assignees thereafter, have the right and will file a petition for the issuance of a tax deed on the above mentioned real estate in the Lake Circuit Court, in Crown Point, indiana on or after september 4th, 2015, if the sold parcel is not redeemed before the expiration period which is september 3rd, 2015. be it further known that you are entitled to redeem the above mentioned real estate under i.C.6-1,1-24.4.7 by paying the amount of the judgment of taxes including accrued interest, special assessments, penalties and other costs including costs expended by the purchaser of the tax lien certificate within the redemption period. furthermore, although this real estate has not been redeemed, the purchaser or the purchaser’s assignees will be entitled to receive a deed to the real estate if the real estate is not redeemed by september 3rd, 2015, the expiration date of redemption. in the event the real estate is redeemed, the purchaser or the purchaser’s successors or assignees will be entitled to reimbursement for additional taxes or special assessments on the real estate that were paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption, together with all costs of notices, collection, interest and court costs, described in indiana code 6-1.1-25.2(e). the amount necessary to redeem the subject property may be ascertained from the Lake County, indiana, Auditor’s office, phone # (219) 755-3120. indiana Land trust Company u/t#120064 4170 Augusta drive Crown Point, in 46307

to: Golden View Properties, tyler Comer, President 4735 Alexander Ave east Chicago, in 46312, Golden View Properties, LLC, Po box 374 east Chicago, in, 46312, sole owner and any joint tenancy in common with rights of survivorship and any and all interested parties. NOTICE OF TAX SALE AND REDEMPTION PERIOD

Pursuant the provisions of indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5 as the owners of record or a person with substantial interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following:

Valery Lawrence, 4061 Virginia street, Gary indiana, 46409 purchased a tax sale Certificate on the property listed below. you are hereby notified that a Petition for issuance of tax deed will be filed on or after April 06, 2015 on the following real estate: Location: 824 Carolina street Gary in, 46402

Legal Description: GAryLAnd Co’s. 1st sub.ALL L.26 bL.18 Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-03-382-023.000-004

this property was sold to Valery Lawrence on June 10, 2014. Any person may redeem this track of property. Components of the amount required to redeem:

minimum bid: $ 4,525.50 if not paid more than six months after the date of sale: 110% of minimum bid amount. if paid not more than one year after the date of sale: 115% of the minimum bid amount. Amount paid if any that exceeded the minimum bid plus 10% interest. reimbursement to Valery Lawrence for legal fees, cost of giving notice, cost for title search and any other expenses reported and filed with the Auditor’s office on form 137b.

for the actual amount required for redemption, the Lake county Auditor will complete the todate costs. you may contact the Lake County Auditor for the exact amount of redemption or for further information regarding the sale by phone: (219) 755-3154. this real property has not yet been redeemed. in the event the real estate is redeemed, the purchaser or the purchaser’s Assignees is entitled to the re-imbursement of additional taxes or special assessments on the real estate that were paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption plus 10%-15% per annum on these taxes and special assessments together with the cost of giving notice under that statue and cost of examining and updating the title and court costs. the date of the expiration of the redemption period is April 06, 2015.

Valery Lawrence is entitled to receive the deed for this real estate property if it is not redeemed before the expiration date. Valery Lawrence 4061 Virginia Gary, indiana 46409

to: City Wide Construction LLC, owner of record 10340 nelson street Crown Point , in 46307, City Wide Construction LLC, 4047 W, 77th place Apt. 31, merrillville, in 46410, mallen equities LLC, John Allen, registered Agent, 3544 Vanburen Gary, in 46408, u.s. bank national Associate, as trustee, 425 Walnut street Cincinnati ohio 45202-3956, feiwell & Hannoy, P.C., Attorney for us bank 251 n. illinois street, ste 1700 Po box 44141 indianapolis, in 46204, ford motors Credit Company, one American road WHQ room 612 dearborn, mi 48126, sole owners and any joint tenancy in common with rights of survivorship and any and all interested parties. NOTICE OF TAX SALE AND REDEMPTION PERIOD

Legal Description: GAry LAnd Co’s. 11tH sub. ALL L.34 bL.5 s2. of L.35 bL.5 doC.99093983 Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-09-176-018.000-004

this property was sold to Valery Lawrence on June 10, 2014. Any person may redeem this track of property. Components of the amount required to redeem:

minimum bid: $6,037.54 if not paid more than six months after the date of sale: 110% of minimum bid amount. if paid not more than one year after the date of sale: 115% of the minimum bid amount. Amount paid if any that exceeded the minimum bid plus 10% interest. reimbursement to Valery Lawrence for legal fees, cost of giving notice, cost for title search and any other expenses reported and filed with the Auditors office on form 137b.

Valery Lawrence is entitled to receive the deed for this real estate property if it is not redeemed before the expiration date. Valery Lawrence 4061 Virginia Gary, indiana 46409

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STATE OF INDIANA ) )SS: COUNTY OF LAKE )

IN THE LAKE CIRCUIT COURT CROWN POINT, INDIANA

NEBULA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT, LLC, Plaintiff -vsPEARLINE L. JENKINS, CITY OF HAMMOND and ANY UNKNOWN PERSONS, Defendants

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CAUSE NO. 45C01-1503-PL-21

THE STATE OF INDIANA TO THE DEFENDANTS: You are notified that you have been sued by the person(s) identified as “Plaintiff” in the Court stated above. The nature of the suit against you is stated in the Complaint to Quiet Title upon the property legally described as: The West half of Lot No. Eighteen (18), in Block No. Six (6), as marked and laid down on the recorded plat of Marbles Subdivision of Blocks 3, 4, 5, 6 in Marble's Addition to the Town, now City of Hammond, in Lake County, Indiana, as the same appears of record in Plat book 2, page 5, in the Recorder's Office of Lake County, Indiana. Key No. 45-07-06-307-017.000-023 Commonly known as 936 Conkey Street, Hammond, IN 46320 This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named Defendant: Pearline L. Jenkins, City of Hammond and any unknown persons. In addition to the above-named Defendant(s) being served by this summons, there may be other defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit. If you have a claim for relief against the Plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must either personally or by your attorney file your written answer to the COMPLAINT with the Clerk on or before May 18, 2015, which is within thirty (30) days commencing the day after the 3rd Notice of Suit, and if you fail to do so, a judgment will be entered against you for what the Plaintiff has demanded. Attorney for Plaintiff: Douglas R. Kvachkoff Indiana Atty. No. 5575-56 325 N. Main Street Crown Point, IN 46307 Phone: (219)662-2977

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LAKe suPerior Court, room 3 domestiC reLAtions diVision sittinG At GAry, indiAnA

in re tHe mArriAGe of: ViViAn Louise dAnieLs Petitioner And

miCHAeL AntHony dAnieLs resPondent

CAuse no. 45d03-1412-dr-841

notiCe of summons by PubLiCAtion

Comes now the Petitioner ViViAn Louise dAnieLs in person, pro se, and files Petition for dissolution of marriage, herein together with Affidavit of a competent person (s) showing that the Affiant has been unable to ascertain the residence or other address of the respondent, miCHAeL AntHony dAnieLs, and desires service by publication.

you are notified that you have been sued by the Petitioner in a proceeding for a dissolution of marriage. you are notified that the hearing on Petitioner’s Petition for dissolution marriage has been scheduled for the 29tH day of June 2015, at 8:45 a.m.. in the Lake superior Court, room three, domestic relations division, located at 15 West 4th Avenue, Gary, indiana 46402.

to: betty J. Howard 341 Cleveland street, Gary in, 46402-2626, betty J. Howard 3608 Connecticut street, Gary in, 46409, Calvary investments LLC, 7 skyline drive, 3rd floor Hawthorne, ny 10532, red rock Lake financial LLC, 150 s.5th street ste 1800 minneapolis, mn 55402-4246, discovery bank, Po box 2003, Greenwood, de 19950-9700, Paul r. Chael, 401 West 84th drive, ste C merrillville, in 46410, Kevin m. schmidt, 370 West 80th place merrillville, in 46410, sole owner and any joint tenancy in common with rights of survivorship and any and all interested parties. NOTICE OF TAX SALE AND REDEMPTION PERIOD

Legal Description: GAryLAnd Co’s.1st sub. n. 10ft. L.23bL.46 ALL L.24 bL.46 Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-03-453-028.000-004

this property was sold to Valery Lawrence on June 10, 2014. Any person may redeem this track of property. Components of the amount required to redeem:

minimum bid: $ 30.121.99 if not paid more than six months after the date of sale: 110% of minimum bid amount. if paid not more than one year after the date of sale: 115% of the minimum bid amount. Amount paid if any that exceeded the minimum bid plus 10% interest. reimbursement to Valery Lawrence for legal fees, cost of giving notice, cost for title search and any other expenses reported and filed with the Auditor’s office on form 137b.

Valery Lawrence is entitled to receive the deed for this real estate property if it is not redeemed before the expiration date. Valery Lawrence 4061 Virginia Gary, indiana 46409

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Indiana announces three-game series with Ball State The Indiana football program announced on Monday, March 23 that it has agreed to a threegame series with Ball State in 2018, 2019 and 2020. IU will host the 2018 and 2020 games. Ball State is working on an agreement with Lucas Oil Stadium to host the 2019 game in Indianapolis. “We are thrilled to continue this series with Ball State,” IU Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Fred Glass said. “It’s great for the fans of both programs and playing another state school has the added benefit of our financial support remaining within the state of Indiana.” Indiana opens the 2015 season at Memorial Stadium against Southern Illinois on Saturday, Sept 5. Tickets are on sale now. To order, contact the IU Athletics Ticket Office at 1-866-IUSPORTS or visit IUHoosiers.com.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY WILL host the 2018 and 2020 games.

Fever signs Alicia DeVaughn to training camp contract Former Maryland Center is daughter of Former Olympian and Fever Star Yolanda Griffith The Indiana Fever has signed 64 center Alicia DeVaughn to a training camp contract, as announced by President and General Manager Kelly Krauskopf. DeVaughn helped Maryland to the NCAA Final Four in 2014 and currently plays professionally in Tarbes, France. At Maryland, she played in every game of her college career, averaging seven points and six rebounds over four seasons. A three-year starter with the Terrapins, she was invited to training camp with the Los Angeles Sparks, and waived last May.

Currently, she is a starter with Tarbes in the French League where she averages 7.4 points and 8.0 rebounds while teaming with Indianapolis native and WNBA star Alex Bentley. She is the daughter of WNBA and USA Basketball great Yolanda Griffith, who retired as a member of the Fever in 2009. 2015 MVP Memberships: The 2015 WNBA season will be here before you know it! Register now for 2015 season tickets to ensure the best possible seat location and pricing! Don’t miss out on the excitement, sign up today to become a Fever MVP and reserve your tickets for 2015!

THEA BOWMAN Girls track coach Jareae ProthoGuider displays the second place plaque her team received for their participation in the Girls State In Door Relay competition held March 31 at Purdue University. (Photo by Ted Brown)

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